Tag Archives: Inescapable Military Feel

The most historically accurate and authentic Medieval Faire in all of Sydney, thou art invited to cheer on the world’s best jousters as they clash in the Tournament of St Ives, witness battle scenes from history re-enacted by the fiercest of warriors and marvel at the birds of prey as they swoop and attack on command.

A 17th Century battle surrounding the siege of Hertogenbosch at Lithgow.

Please note registrations for individuals closes on 2 February 2019

IronFest, annual thynge at Lithgow showground. 17th C themed battles and camp. Members welcome to attend, (the club will need to know who is attending (there is a risk assessment for the event) for insurance purposes).

The most historically accurate and authentic Medieval Faire in all of Sydney, thou art invited to cheer on the world’s best jousters as they clash in the Tournament of St Ives, witness battle scenes from history re-enacted by the fiercest of warriors and marvel at the birds of prey as they swoop and attack on command.

Thank God for a hard frost!

During the evening after the inconclusive fighting at Edgehill on 23 October 1642, King Charles’ forces had retired to the nearby Warmington hills and Parliament’s army returned to their camp at Little Kineton and Kineton, Both forces left troops on the field to monitor each other’s position throughout what was a bitterly cold night with a HARD FROST. Fortunately for many of the wounded left lying on the field that night, the BITTER COLD actually allowed their wounds to congeal and saved many from bleeding to death or succumbing to infection. Therefore, bitterly cold weather is good for you.

This, the 35th Winter Camp, the Routiers will reenact the aftermath of Edgehill in the coldest known place in the arse end of the Blue Mountains, Black Springs.

The event will be, as always, fully catered, with a wonderful fully functional Chapel of the Holy Turd and a comraderie and fire pit that will warm the cockles of your heart. Any wounded will be placed away from the fire to congeal.

When – Over the weekend of 4-5th of August. Early arrivals on Friday 3rd are encouraged.

Beer will be available, as will the finest of wines, at ridiculous prices if not free.

Reply via email or Facebook if you wish to attend, would rather stay in a cosy common tent, have some straw to keep warm, eat things which are not meat, or need any other requirements which can be met by the Routiers…

Black Springs is around 3.5 hours drive from Sydney on a good day, via Oberon. If you want to bag a lift, please let us know. If you need directions to the encampment at Kennedy Park, Loch Erin Road, Black Springs, let us know.

Remember to bring warm stuff and put anti-freeze in your car. As opposed to anything else.

Cost will be around $40-$60 per reasonably adult person which covers meals, site fees, and straw. Congealment of any nagging, nasty wound is a free bonus.

Mid-17th C Living History Weekend – Fully Catered, with Authentic Loo! EVENTS – Eating, Drinking, Musketry – including the World Famous Captain’s Cup Competition, Archery, 17th Century Military Drill, Gambling, Music, Dance and Games including the Grand Pell Mell Tournament.

Mid-17th C Living History Weekend – Fully Catered, with Authentic Loo! EVENTS – Eating, Drinking, Musketry – including the World Famous Captain’s Cup Competition, Archery, 17th Century Military Drill, Gambling, Music, Dance and Games including the Grand Pell Mell Tournament.

Note: This year the captayne is out for revenge and the return of the cup that is rightfully his!

Two days Four hours of firm drilling.
In preparation for another immaculate drill display at St Ives MedievealandslightlyRenaissancey Fair, a Grand Muster has been arranged.

Late change:

Due to a Genesis-level inundation, the site is unusable and four hours of drill will be held at Lapstone instead. Check your inbox for more details.

A weekend of drill, drill, and more drill, as well as games, archery and the usual camp fayre.

No FIRING of muskets – only drill

You don’t have to stay overnight though, and can come during the day. If you can come only one day, Saturday is best, but whichever. If you want to arrange a billet nearby contact a mountain man.

Outline of programFriday 22 July afternoon from 4 pm – Travelers from afar are welcome to break their journey at the Lagoon Fortress in the foothills of the Blue Mountains. Book ahead to be fed at Companye expense!

Saturday 23 JulyARRIVE EARLY AND HELP SET UP!
09.00 arrival of the trailer for set-up of tents, canopy, cooking area.
11.00 am sharp on Parade in Full and Complete Kit
Drill, lunch, drill, dinner, drinking

Water, fire
NVG has built up a fireplace area that looks great for both cooking and socialising. There is plenty of firewood.
There’s a water tap hidden in trees on the trail that supplies the site from a rainwater tank at the top of the hill. Bring period water containers.

Archery
There’s a nice sloped area away from the camp that would be good for archery, if someone wants to organise that.

Insurance
Public liability insurance is required for the event. If you have ALHF insurance that’s fine.
Anyone else either has to be confirmed covered by another group for the event or become a temporary member (NB: other insurance may not be valid for individuals reenacting apart from their non-ALHF group). But you may as well join the Routiers and ALHF at very reasonable rates.
Print and bring one of these if you want to JOIN THE LEGEND;http://theroutiers.org/downloads/application_membership_2015b.pdf